The Decades: 1950s

1950: Sunset Blvd.

Oscar winner: All About Eve
Was this film nominated?: Yes

 

1951: Decision Before Dawn

Oscar winner: An American in Paris
Was this film nominated?: Yes

 

1952: Singin' in the Rain

Oscar winner: The Greatest Show on Earth
Was this film nominated?: No

 

1953: From Here to Eternity

Oscar winner: From Here to Eternity

 

1954: Rear Window

Oscar winner: On the Waterfront
Was this film nominated?: No

 

1955: Smiles of a Summer Night

Oscar winner: Marty
Was this film nominated?: No

 

1956: Giant

Oscar winner: Around the World in Eighty Days
Was this film nominated?: Yes

 

1957: The Seventh Seal

Oscar winner: The Bridge on the River Kwai
Was this film nominated?: No

1958: Vertigo

Oscar winner: Gigi
Was this film nominated?: No

 

1959: Rio Bravo

Oscar winner: Ben-Hur
Was this film nominated?: No

 

Updated: 8/28/12